Evening run - no music, no Garmin!😮

[Sandraj39]

This is unheard of for me but sometimes, just sometimes a 'naked' run is what we need!

I was a bit under the weather over the BH weekend and although I went out for a run on Monday morning, it was one of 'those' rubbish runs! I returned home a bit deflated and struggled to take my own advise, that it was still miles in the legs and to just move on to the next one! Today, after work I decided to ditch the Garmin and the music and just go with the flow. One of the reasons for no music (I love listening to music when I run) is that I have a run at the weekend where headphones are not allowed. 😧 Despite my initial fear that I was ditching my long term comfort blanket, I was surprised to find I didn't miss them at all! I think I spend so much time in my head, processing the day when I run, that sometimes the music is a bit incidental. And leaving my Garmin at home was fine too (just this once, anyway😉). Ran a favourite 6.5k loop and returned home with confidence restored and although I know I will return to my music playlists, I will definately try to mix in a few more runs like this from time to time, too.🙂

[Hidden]

Aaagh, I've gone all twitchy at the thought of running without my Garmin

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yep - don't think I'll manage that too often...!

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I once arrived at a run route after driving to it and realised I'd left my Garmin at home. I was stupidly thrown and nearly went into a panic and was gong to turn around to get it but then thought how ridiculous I was being 🙄

It was quite a nice run actually.

[Sarakc Graduate10]

I know how you feel!! I love my music and podcasts on my runs but on a Monday evening I don’t listen to anything! I meet up with about 4 or 5 others and we set off together but then just go at our own paces so I run on my own and it felt really strange at first but actually I’m used to it now and it feels quite liberating!

I remember when I graduated I thought I’d never be able to run without Sarah Millican and I kept re playing week 9 for ages until I finally let go!!!

I always take my phone and record my runs on Strava! Not sure if I’m ready to stop that!! 😀🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Sarakc]

I ditched the headphones in week 7 and just read up beforehand what to do, and i would hate to run with music instead of birdsong and the sounds of nature - but run without Ming the Merciless to tell me my stats? Never!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

I agree - it did feel liberating! Two and a half years since graduating and I think the 'no music' was a first!! I really thought I would miss it more than I did!☺

[misswobble Graduate10]

Running in peace and quiet is lovely. I do it often quite blissful actually 🙂👍

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

I plan to do it more regularly now...a new discovery for me!

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

That sounds just lovely Sandra and sometimes you just need to do something different. Not sure about leaving the Garmin behind though ☹️

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Haha! Yes, think the Garmin will come with me next time - I like to log my runs and then look back and be proud!!!😀

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

Yes, it can be quite good thinking, listen to the birds sing time. Often just have the headphones round my neck and stick them on if the gremlins start to take control.